Quality of Life and Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Patients after Lung Transplantation

Abstract

Quality of life was negatively affected by the onset of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome. However, even patients who develop bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome reported a temporary benefit from lung transplantation. In addition to optimal medical care and efforts in preventing bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, psychological support of lung recipients seems to be essential, especially when bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome occurs.